When equine athletes finish a hard workout, their lower limbs are often carrying residual heat, inflammation, and fluid buildup. In human sports medicine, cold therapy (cryotherapy) is a go-to tool for reducing inflammation, lowering metabolic demand, speeding up muscle recovery. The same applies for horses, but applying ice therapy safely, evenly, and conveniently has always been the tricky part.
How does ice therapy work for horses?
According to Pet MD, ice therapy works by cooling the tissues, which constricts blood vessels. Constricting blood vessels reduces blood flow, which allows for less heat and inflammation. It also numbs nerve endings, providing temporary pain relief and reducing muscle soreness.
Cold hosing and ice buckets are commonly used for icing legs, but these methods are clunky, messy, and sometimes impractical, especially in remote areas or during travel.
The Easyboot Ultimate Remedy allows your horse to get the benefits from ice therapy in an easier, hassle-free way. The Ultimate Remedy is fully waterproof and made from stretchy, durable material that easily slides over the foot and folds over the entire leg. Add your water and ice for consistent, full coverage cooling for the entire leg.
It is commonly recommended to apply ice therapy for 15-20 minutes, sometimes longer. With the Remedy, you can slip the boot on, add your water/ice, and let your horse stand comfortably in their stall, on cross ties, or at the trailer.
No need to worry about knocking over buckets if your horse fidgets. The boot is held on securely by the over-the-shoulder strap and will stay on even if your horse fidgets or adjusts their position. The bottom of the boot has great traction to prevent slipping.
The Ultimate Remedy is helping trainers and competitors at home and on the road. The boots are easy and convenient to pack so you can avoid hauling large, clunky tubs. Tremblay Reining uses their Ultimate Remedies daily after workouts, as ice therapy is a crucial part of their routine. Head trainers Dany and Fred Tremblay have seen great results from post-workout ice therapy, and the horses love it!
Since the Remedy is fully waterproof and water resistant, once you’re done, just hang it up and let gravity do the rest. Water beads off and it drips dries in seconds.
The full-coverage height, waterproof design, and flexible fit make the Ultimate Remedy a user-friendly solution for consistent ice therapy. And since the boot doubles for soaking/medicated solutions, you’re buying one tool for multiple purposes!
